I will be the first to admit that the HA is slightly off. Its not often we get these guys in the open and pretty close too. The BG is a distant mountain. Taken in the Pilanesberg nature reserve last weekend.
Regardless of the less than ideal HA Stuart this is a wonderful capture. I like the beginning striding pose with an incredible bg and your perch adds tons of interest to the entire shot. Well done.
Way cool comp and perch. Very "geometric" feel with the opposing angles between perch and subject! Great BG too. I do wish for a better HA though (as you already pointed out).
Good job, Stu. Lovely light and BG - I really like the intensity of their eyes and the patterns in the plumage. Raised leg really adds a lot. HA doesn't detract much from this for me.